On March 11, 2020, the World Health Organization (WHO) declared COVID-19 a pandemic, and the economy rapidly changed for...
Mind Your Business: Are your employees optimistic?
“Culture eats strategy for breakfast” is one of my favorite business quotes (thank you, Peter Drucker). It means tha...
With stimulus coming, hope for ending the ‘she-cession’
According to McKinsey & Co., women have accounted for 54 percent of COVID-19-related job losses, despite making up ...
Family business power struggle
As one generation of management approaches its end, the life of the family business is jeopardized. According to the Exi...
Introduction: Down to Business
For decades, the couple contributed to a variety of community outreach efforts and had been particularly involved in ani...
Are you significant? Or just successful?
If you’re a business owner, you’re probably successful. But, is your business significant, or just successful? If it...
Grow by listening to clients
In a world where everything is going digital, let’s not forget that sales require discussion. Maximizing your company�...
4 Reasons Why It’s Better to Own a Big Chunk of a Small Company
Is it better to own a big chunk of a small business or a minority stake in a big company? It’s one of the fundamental ...
3 Ways to Get Your Life Back
How’s your workload these days? If the pandemic has forced you back into the weeds of your business, you’re not alon...
Loyalty shock: Customer behavior after COVID
Businesses need to understand how customers will behave after the population receives its COVID-19 vaccinations. Even af...
Are you down with PPP?
If your first Paycheck Protection Program loan wasn’t enough, you have the opportunity to receive another. If you miss...
10 Resolutions That Will Boost the Value of Your Company
Finally, 2020 is in the books. Good riddance. If your goal is to build a more valuable company in 2021, here are some Ne...